February Meeting Details

Time to look forward to our February meeting and workshop. We will get started with a brief meeting and show and tell, followed by a potluck luncheon. Please join us...

Saturday, February 18

10 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church - Franklin

Barr Conference Room*

101 Legends Club Lane 

(near the intersection of Franklin Road & Mack Hatcher Parkway)

In addition, we are very excited to offer a Machine Quilting Workshop presented by Kathy Kuryla from The Quilting Squares. Kathy has many years of experience with machine quilting and offers a variety of classes at her shop in Franklin. She has graciously agreed to bring the classroom to us! Please show your appreciation by participating in this course where you are sure to learn many great machine quilting techniques. The workshop will take place from 12-3 p.m. and the cost to participate is $20 per person payable at the meeting.

What to bring:

• Sewing machine in good working order, the feed dogs MUST be able to drop. Bring your *Sewing Machine Manual* 
• Darning foot or spring foot for free motion quilting (bring all your feet if you are not sure which one to use) 
• Sharp or universal needles 80/12* 
• (14) 14” - Squares of muslin 
• (7) 14” - Squares of cotton or cotton blend batting. **Please layer the squares together with your favorite method of basting: muslin, cotton batting, muslin. (makes 7 sandwiches)
• 50wt 100% cotton tan, ecru or white thread*
• Pin cushion with pins
• Seam ripper
• Fabric Scissors
• Bobbins
• Measuring Tape
• Sewing Needles 
• Paper and pencil 
• Tweezers 
• Blue water soluble marker*
• OPTIONAL - Extension table for your sewing machine (recommended, but not necessary)

*Available to purchase at class

If you plan to join us, please be a dear and complete the form below. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Membership Renewal

Hello, Quilters! It's that time of year, again. Dues for the Music City Modern Quilters Guild are due. Annual dues are $25 and cover the period from January 1st to December 31st. We hope that you will all want to renew your guild membership and join us for even more fun in 2012.

Choose from the following payment options:

• Online (includes a $1 service charge to cover fees associated with accepting online payments). To utilize this method, please click the link below. Please note you are not required to have a Paypal account to submit payment by credit card.

• In-Person at our February Meeting
• By Mail To utilize this method, please send your check made payable to Music City Modern Quilters Guild and mail to: Music City Modern Quilters Guild, PO Box 680661, Franklin, TN 37068

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us and someone will respond to you via email. Please note that memberships that have not been renewed by 2/18/12, will result in being removed from future email notices and mailings.

January 2012 - Paducah Road Trip

With the holiday season upon us, life will be very hectic, so make plans NOW to participate in our January event, which consists of a fun day filled with fabric, food and fellowship in Paducah, Quilt City, KY! This event is open to guild members and guests.

If you have a clean, reliable vehicle that seats at least four adults and are willing to drive, we need volunteers. Drivers will be reimbursed for fuel costs and wear & tear on your vehicle. Everyone (including drivers) is required to contribute $35 to the transportation fund. All other expenses for the day will be responsibility of each participant.

Join in the fun!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Here is our tentative schedule for the day:

6:30 a.m. - Meet 100 Oaks (near Michael's)

6:45 - 9:00 - Driving to Paducah

9:00 - 11:00 - Hancocks of Paducah

11:15 - 12:00 - The Quilter's Alley

12:10 - 1:00 - Lunch @ Kirchoff's Deli & Bakery

1:15 - 2:15 - Quilt in a Day Shoppe

2:30 - 5:00 - National Quilt Museum (admission is $10 each unless we get a group of ten or more, then admission is only $5)

5:45-7:00 - Dinner @ Patti's 1880s Settlement

7:00-9:00 - Driving to Nashville

9:00 - Arrival at 100 Oaks

Complete the form below if you plan to participate. Sign-ups will no longer be accepted after January 5, 2012. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability. That form will be provided to you the morning of the event.

A Great Day for Racing

Lots of fun at our November meeting, where members participated in a Jelly Roll Race. Here are photos (in no particular order) of the quilt tops each member completed. The grand prize winner finished in an unbelievable 40 minutes!!!

You're Invited

Please join us for our First Annual Holiday Party

Saturday, December 10

10 a.m.

Barr Conference Room

First Presbyterian Church - Franklin

101 Legends Club Lane 

(near the intersection of Franklin Road & Mack Hatcher Parkway)

As our first full year comes to a close, it's time to celebrate friendships, kindred spirits and the blessings of the Holiday Season. Please make plans to join in the celebration!

Be sure to bring a yard of fabric, 4 fat quarters or a charm pack  all wrapped up for a fun "Dirty Santa" gift exchange.

All the Secret Santa Swappers will be exchanging their handmade creations, so enjoy the opportunity to admire lots of beautiful work!

Nosh on some tasty treats as we share in a nice potluck lunch.

We hope to see you there!!

November Meeting Reminder

Don't forget to join us for our next meeting, and the Jelly Roll 1600!...

November 12, 2011

10 a.m.

Barr Conference Room*

First Presbyterian Church - Franklin

101 Legends Club Lane 

(near the intersection of Franklin Road & Mack Hatcher Parkway)

What is the Jelly Roll 1600?

See photos from another guild that did this here.

What do you need to bring?

* A Jelly Roll or 40 strips measuring - 2 1/2" x 40"

* Sewing Machine

* Basic Sewing Supplies

If you need a Jelly Roll, our awesome sponsor and co-founder, Leah from Burgundy Buttons will be forwarding a special offer to guild members who still need a jelly roll and fabric for this project, so watch your email closely for that. She will deliver your purchases to the meeting to save shipping costs, too!

After our very brief business meeting, we will get started with sewing our strips together end-to-end. We will then take a pit-stop for lunch, after that, the RACE IS ON! Since this IS a race, there will be some awesome prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers!

Want to become a member? Click here!

October Meeting Reminder

Don't forget to join us for our next meeting...

October 8, 2011

10 a.m.

Barr Conference Room*

First Presbyterian Church - Franklin

101 Legends Club Lane 

(near the intersection of Franklin Road & Mack Hatcher Parkway)